Welcome to the Caturday open thread, and today we’re greeted by Jacques, who keeps getting the coolest gifts, explains sender-inner Tara O.:
Here he is in his new red wagon – another gift from Kind Neighbor (re: post of Jacques in pink “Cat Toys” box from a while back)
Jacques looks very dapper in his little red convertible.
This week in the further adventures of my little monster Skye, I was hanging clothes in my bedroom after doing laundry and didn’t notice Skye sneaking into the closet.
It must have been at least an hour before I went back into the bedroom and heard the faintest of meow coming from the closet. The poor baby must have panicked a bit because she pulled down a bunch of my clothes trying to find a way out.
I hope everyone is reasonably happy, healthy and safe this weekend.
A cat would want a fast wagon for sure!🐱
It was 40* when I got up at 7.30! Brrrr! I like that fall is here. Seems like in the past 5 years it’s been summer, then 2 weeks of fall, then winter. Fall is my fav season!
Well, off to pick up groceries! Have a good weekend, y’all!
Jacques is as handsome as ever and looks to be a bit of a speed devil, too. He reminds of the old school early car racers. All he needs is a helmet and goggles. Go Jacques Go!!
Finally cooler here, at least in the mornings. Still hitting 80s by afternoon but I can deal with that. The saga of the a/c continues. Came out with the part, installed it, and something shorted out, frying the entire motor and system. Now I need a new air handler. 🤦♀️🤷 And I remember why I wanted to stay a renter. Off to a car club meetup this morning then looking at trucks to purchase to replace one of the cars. Hubby has finally seen the light and realized we need something bigger than a car trunk in our lives, what with holiday decorations to move around, large items we buy plus dump runs. Added bonus is it sits higher off the ground so it should be easier on both our backs. May also check out one of the Octoberfests nearby. I get on the trolley and go three stops, can’t get easier than that! Happy weekend!
Rainy Caturday here in New Jersey, but at least it doesn’t feel like summer.
lol…I went to the previous post of Jacques and read the comments. I started that comment with “Rainy Caturday in New Jersey” as well. ☔
Took me a moment to realize this was a cake! Too pretty to eat🥰
Went to Cake Wrecks Sunday and found this. That is CAKE people!🤯
I loved this one. The kitty & fish are from CW, too. I only read it on Sundays. 🙂
It’s the weekend AND Tocktober!
Dreadful week in Duckieville. Finances and family, mainly. The cost of living is gross. Hubby’s dad doesn’t recognize him anymore, and the poor old man is crying to go home. Hubby’s second job is tiring him out, and I may need to look for work, even though I’m forbidden to by the doctor.
My favourite season is autumn, but so far it sucks.
Ouch.
The bit about your FIL crying is breaking me. Remember those days when my father wanted to go home. Even more he wanted to be with my mother, couldn’t understand why they couldn’t be in the same unit.
Lot on your plate but hopefully you and hubby can find some time to rest and recharge.
I’m sorry for your financial worries and the pain your FIL is feeling and you and your husband are experiencing witnessing his pain.
It’s been an expensive and frustrating couple of weeks at the Shortcakery. In no particular order:
Toilet became detached from the bathroom wall.
Loft ladder became detached from the loft.
Filling became detached from molar (the third one this year).
…And more generally, the Chancellor of the Exchequer became detached from reality and precipitated a financial crisis.
More brain-injuring news from England: the Duke of Norfolk was recently caught speeding but feels that he shouldn’t lose his licence…because he has to organise Charlie Windsor’s coronation next year. Priorities, priorities!
That is a lot.
How the heck did the toilet become detached? Sounds like its all hands on board in Britain. Hopefully the emergency measures will stabilize things.
Mentally calming down and carrying with you.
Sorry about your likely expensive aggravation.
😂
The result of years of training!
My favorite line is “Please?”
My favorite is the exhalation of breath at the end
Maybe if he had 3 balls they would drop the one they’re carrying and run for it? I mean, they’re standing with it in their mouth looking at him like “throw it already—I don’t have it”🙄
Throw ball, but don’t take.
Jacques–so very handsome! And so beloved. And he knows how to relax.
Hugs to all of you struggling with bad weeks. I hope things improve very, very quickly.
One year ago today, my dad died. I honored his memory with a 3-mile walk around the nearby lakes (really a pair of reservoirs) that are beautiful nature preserves. Met some lovely dogs. Said hello to lots of total strangers, who all smiled and greeted me with friendliness–Colorado is like that. And thought about my dad. It was a lovely experience. May get a recumbent trike so I can go around both lakes, working my core without hurting my knees, for a slow but gorgeous 4-mile trek.
Now I can spend the rest of the weekend unpacking my weaving tools and organizing all my yarn. The bedroom and kitchen are about 90% done, the living room and sewing room about 60%. All the yarn is crammed into a closet that will explode if I open the door, plus my records are way out of date. So I’ll sit on the floor with my laptop, updating Ravelry and figuring out what I want to keep and what (if anything) I can give away.
Then, at long last, I can get a new project on the looms! I’ve been spinning, sewing, and knitting lately, but no weaving. There are also some dye projects in the near future. It will be great for life to get back to normal(ish), with no moving or unpacking to worry about.
Hugs again. There’s a lot of worry and heartache in the world–I’m so glad we have each other here.
I’m glad that you were able to take some time and think about your father today.
Also that you’re updating your records (among other things) as part of the experience. I hope that its a meaningful weekend for you
A grueling week of dealing with my father’s rapidly declining health. Yes, he had a heart attack, and is now in ICU. Am hoping for a miracle but am aware that the universe doesn’t work that way. The true miracle is the care, compassion and love a frail but stalwart 94 year old gentleman (and his family) is being shown in these difficult last days. Thank you, health care workers.
And thanks to my funny fur family at home – always good for a purr and snuggle. Nikolai & Ekaterina are the Good Boi and Good Gurl of cats.
Sending good wishes and healing purrs your way. I’m so glad the health care workers are there for you and your family.
Thinking of you and your family. Know that there are no words that can substitute a hug or purr.
Glad that you are able to be with him.
Sowmya, I have been in your position not too long ago. My 93 yo father died in June after contracting Covid (and despite being 3x vaccinated. Sending you comfort and good vibrations.
It’s great that at least the health care workers are helping.
Truly love the open thread photo. So many feel good elements.
Just doing fall type stuff here… getting things ready to bring inside for the winter and general tidying up. The weather has been wonderful.
💕 Sowmya, Duckie, and DebG. 💕
And hugs to all and happy Tocktober!
🎃🌻🍁🍂
Jacques looks like a work of art from an old world still life. Gorgeous.
Exactly!
Isn’t it someone’s birthday today?
Maybe…
Good Morning wonderful people of Cutetropolis!
Thank you for all the kind words about my Jacques. I had forgotten I sent the photo in. It was taken one of the last evenings I had a beautiful, private, tranquil space in my back garden. Now it has been demolished by the construction next door. I won’t go into details, it’s too upsetting.
Speaking of upsetting, I’m sending lots of hugs and good thoughts to all fellow Cutetropolitans dealing with their own frustrations.
It’s raining, and I’m bundled in bed with two cats curled up – one just left and I hear crunching near the food bowl, and the fourth (not my cat) is curled up on the another basket, snoring. He goes to his new and hopefully furrever home next weekend. I sure will miss the little guy.
Speaking of CakeWrecks Sunday Sweets… they’re a day late but this week’s post is all about the kitty cakes.
http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2022/10/2/sunday-sweets-goes-crazy-cat-lady
Every time I look at Sunday Sweets I wonder, How much do these cost? Who can afford them? Some of them are soooooo elaborate, I just know it would be totally outside my budget, and I’m not sure I could let anyone eat them! Is it only me?
I know! I feel like I would cry if I had to cut some of them!
Belated greetings and sympathy to my friends here who need help and comfort. I’ve had a family loss and my siblings and I are all dealing with health issues, some more serious than others, but none exactly lightweight. Still, so far all seem to be manageable. I don’t feel comfortable divulging too much personal stuff here, especially when it involves family members. In any case, as much as all that means to me, I still feel like for the most part we’re hanging in okay and I certainly hope the same for all of you.
Bibi is available to send puppy kisses to anyone who would like some.
Oh no. It seems like the week for difficult times. Hang in there and know we’re thinking of you.
💕
Thanks, Dulcie!